Directions for vegan gingerbread:

In a large saucepan, combine the dried fruits, water, sugar, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, and salt, and bring to a boil for 2 minutes. Then remove it from the heat and cool it completely.

When fruit mixture is cold, mix in the flour, baking soda, and baking powder.

Spread the batter into a non-stick 9-inch baking dish and place it into the oven. Bake for about 30 minutes. Test readiness of cake by sticking a toothpick into the center of the cake. It is ready when the toothpick comes out clean.